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The Westwood Academy
Mitchell Avenue, Canley, Coventry, West Midlands, CV4 8DY, Coventry
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
16.8 / 100
Bottom 17%
Better than 17% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
862
Capacity
875
Ages
11–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
99%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this secondary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly with a GCSE Attainment 8 score placing it in the top 76% nationally. While 59% of students achieve grade 4 or above in English and Maths, parent satisfaction is moderate at 64%. The school sends 74% of its graduates to university, with 19% gaining entry to top-third institutions, indicating a positive pathway for students.
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Last inspected: 4 February 2025Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & Management: Good
GCSE Results
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8Combined grade score across a pupil's best 8 GCSEs. Higher = stronger academic outcomes. National average ~46.7. | 40.7 | Bottom 24% UK |
| English & Maths — Standard pass (grade 4+)Share of pupils who achieved grade 4+ in both English and Maths. Grade 4 is the minimum threshold for most employers and sixth forms. National average ~64%. | 59% | Bottom 31% UK |
| English & Maths — Strong pass (grade 5+)Share of pupils achieving grade 5+ in both English and Maths. Required by many universities and competitive sixth-form programmes. National average ~44%. | 35% | Bottom 29% UK |
| EBacc — Entry rate% of pupils who sat GCSEs in the full EBacc suite: English, Maths, History or Geography, a language, and Sciences. Signals a broad academic curriculum. National average ~39%. | 5% | Bottom 8% UK |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 5% | Bottom 8% UK |
University Destinations
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Progression to university% of sixth-form leavers who went on to study a degree at a UK university. Includes all universities. National average ~55%. | 74% | Top 20% |
| Top-third universities% of leavers who went to a top-third university (Russell Group and equivalents — the most academically selective institutions). National average ~18%. | 19% | Average |
Based on 27 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Parent View (85 responses)
★★★★★3.0
Good range of extra-curricular
89%
Good range of subjects
77%
My child makes good progress
73%
My child feels safe
71%
My child is happy
67%
School has high expectations
65%
I'd recommend this school
64%
Behaviour is good
62%
Progress is communicated
62%
School supports development
58%
School keeps me informed
38%
School responds to concerns
32%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British57.3%
Black African10.1%
White Other8.7%
Asian Other5.1%
Asian Indian4.5%
Other3.2%
Asian Pakistani1.9%
Mixed W+Asian1.7%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.6%
Mixed Other1.3%
Mixed W+B African1.2%
Asian Chinese1.2%
Black Other0.9%
Gypsy/Roma0.5%
Black Caribbean0.5%
Asian Bangladeshi0.2%
traveller_irish0.1%
Location
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52.39033, -1.57029 · CV4 8DY
School details
Local authorityCoventry
RegionWest Midlands
URN137225
School typeAcademy converter
Websitethewestwoodacademy.co.uk/
Frequently asked questions
What is The Westwood Academy rated by Ofsted?
The Westwood Academy was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 4 February 2025.
Is The Westwood Academy a good school?
The Westwood Academy scores 16.8/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 17% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
What do parents say about The Westwood Academy?
Based on 85 Ofsted Parent View responses, The Westwood Academy receives a satisfaction score of 59% across all parent survey questions.
How do pupils perform at The Westwood Academy in GCSEs?
The Westwood Academy achieved an Attainment 8 score of 40.7. 59% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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